Know Your Executive Search Specialist

If you currently work as a hiring manager, you’ll know there are a lot of recruitment companies out there to choose from. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are great, some unfortunately, not quite as reputable.

Separating the good from the bad can become a bit of a challenge. So how can you tell if the search company you’re looking to work with is credible and providing you with genuine advice??

Here are a few key considerations to take into account when looking for an executive search specialist:??

Have they done their research?

A good recruiter will be up-to-date with the current hiring trends that affect your industry, have a number of applicable contacts, and know what top candidates are looking for in an employer.?

They’ll also have an understanding of the competitive field and be keeping a close eye on your competition.

Are they asking the right questions?

A reliable executive search company will get to know the organisations and candidates they are working with to ensure they deliver ‘best fit’ placements. They’ll want to gain as much background information as possible about your business, the culture of the organisation, personalities within the team, plans for growth and any skills gaps that exist within your current workforce.??

They’ll also want to know full details of the job role together with the anticipated compensation package, so they can ensure you are putting the correct pitch together to attract the highest-level candidates.?

Are they genuine??

A good recruiter will be honest and seem genuinely interested in you and your business from the outset. They will be transparent at all stages of the recruiting process and will not press you to accept a candidate that you do not feel is right.??

Do they push back??

Credible recruiters will have spent years developing their knowledge of certain industries so will have a thorough understanding of sector-specific challenges and needs. They won’t be afraid of using their expertise to highlight potentially problematic situations that may be hard for hiring manages to spot.??

Can they develop and build relationships?

Ethical recruiters will invest the time required to develop long-term relationships with both hiring managers and candidates, rather than just seeking to fill individual posts. They’ll have a strong network of active and passive candidates and know where to look to find experienced talent.?

By taking the time to truly understand the goals and aspirations of both your organisation and candidates, a credible recruiter will be able to help deliver large-scale change and ensure the longevity of every placement they make.

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Alexander Rose International?

Committed to the industries it works in, Alexander Rose International is a rapidly growing executive search firm, which operates worldwide. Focused on high level, leadership placements, the business is renowned for its commitment to the niche sectors it operates in.

Alexander Rose is a global executive search firm specialising in senior management recruitment. To learn more about our values, background and talent management approach please get in touch [email protected]

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